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Newspaper
Horsham Times
Location
Horsham, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1940
Page
6
Fragmented readable text hints at wartime supply and farm topics, mentioning wheat, farmers, and allied actions. The garbled content names various individuals, regions, and organizations with unclear connections, suggesting a disrupted page discussing agriculture, logistics, and wartime measures.
The president pledges cooperation with town officials and the mayor to extend wartime support plans while urging unity and lasting power. He thanks supporters, references Tennessee ties, and mentions upcoming local efforts and shire discussions. He calls for trust and sustained resolve during the election period.
Wimmera Shire Council considers asking Grain Elevation Board to provide horse drawn wagons at silos due to petrol rationing. Storage of petrol farms discussed. Four councillors retire, including Dr. James Smith and president Dr. F H Baker. Road to be closed to heavy traffic. Meeting thanked mayor and attendees.
A long, OCR driven note outlines contractor Finlayson and Whyte progress on loam supply, channel clearance, and roadworks across Wirral area. It lists forming, regrading, and drainage tasks with figures and costs, naming multiple mills and contractors, noting toward July totals and a plan to consolidate sections, with references to gravel, sand, and future inspections and funding steps.
The treasurer Mr J Hy Sherman reports June receipts totaling 20014 with items including current mee 40 rates arrears 168 interomt 37 and Gundel foes and other misc items. Bank balance prior and current shows 2018 balance, with cheques presented 1207 04 31. The report notes bank balance at the time and a balance carried to the present meeting.
A letter to the Chief Secretary’s Office from Mélbowrnn forwards a regulation on petrol storage applicable to all farms. Councillor Cry Crigh notes inconvenience to farmers from current restrictions, who often haul kerosene long distances to save cart damage. Cr Dabtenburg supports farmers’ access, urging Mr T. Th Beholdont to influence authorities to avoid interferences with fuel supply.
James Smith announces retirement after years of service, rejecting renomination despite ratepayers urging him to stay. He recalls his work on the Close Settlement Board advisory role, road projects, and grants, thanking colleagues and officials for support while expressing hope to continue serving if the public wishes.
Dr Purvis moved for council action to close a section from Horsham boundary to the Winger river due to heavy traffic and damage on the road. The motion was debated and altered before final decision.
The Horsham council debated engineering inspections on the Marten road and curb repairs near Wall to Dime. Motions by Cr Johns and others sought surveying, culvert and bridge work, and temporary caretaker decisions for wartime duties.
After business concluded and voter rolls were checked, the council certified the result in the President's Room. Then media councillors adjourned to toast the retiring president Dr. F Baker, praised for his service as Mr James Realth noted as father of the council. Ms Wydy Bray and Mr D G Parvan spoke as the gathering acknowledged the retirement.
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